This year promises to be even better that last year. We’ve added new attractions and entertainment. Come join us in the fun and celebration of the canyons at Christmas time. Click the title to see the full flyer.
Don’t miss this. It’ll be a great time.
Here’s are Spring Programs that didn’t make it into the Spring flyer. We have a lot going on. Come out and join us. Click the image to see full size.
Get out the lawn chairs and get ready for our 7th Annual Summer Concert Series. Click the image to see the full-size flyer.
Lookie here Silverado SCC Chili Cook-Off at Irvine Lake Silverado Children’s Center 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Irvine Lake, Sunday, April 28 2013 Chili Cook-Off, Live Music, Vendor Expo, Family Activities, Food & Beverages The Silverado Children’s Center, a non-profit center sponsored by the Silverado Modjeska Recreation & Park District, is hosting the Seventh Annual...
Silverado Children’s Center will be offering two Parenting Classes. These classes are provided by the School Readiness Nurse of Orange Unified and Children & Family Commission of Orange County. Thursday, March 7, “Building a Healthy Brain for Your Child”, presented by Temre Marsh from the Epilepsy Support Network. Thursday, April 11, “What to do when...
John Black Memorial Concert Come join us in a celebration of life in music and in song. Sunday, March 10, 1-6pm Silverado Community Center Teriyaki Chicken plate will be served. Adults $5.00 Kids $3.00 All proceeds will benefit John’s family. Flyer attached
We’ve got lots going on and lots of people are noticing. Check out our Spring Calendar. It is packed with great programs and events. Click image to see complete Bulletin
Our 2012 Christmas in the Canyons event was a tremendous success due to the dedication, hardwark, time and money from so many of our neighbors and friends in the canyons. We thank all those on the committee..the helpers…vendors and visitors and all who have partaken in the event. Click image to see complete list of...
On Tuesday, December 18th we would like you and your family to join us for Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner & Open House. It will begin at 6 P.M. and each family needs to bring a dish to share. (Sshh…there will be a surprise visitor that night – Santa). Please mark your calendar for this festive...
Mark your calendars and then come out for a great time. Last year was better than we’d hoped and this year promises to be even better. The vendor application form is here: http://smrpd.org/Forms/CITC%20App%20-2-2012.pdf
Goldenspotted Oak Beetle Information Southern California Citizen Scientist Tree Health Survey Form A Field Guide to Insects and Diseases of California Oaks Sierra Madre Patch Article Wikipedia Post From the website below: “Goldspotted oak borer infestation is contributing to the on-going oak tree mortality occurring on federal, state, private, and Native American lands in San...
It’s finally open to the relief of some and consternation of others. I drove up the road today in my Jeep and while the lower section has been re-paved in some sections the upper dirt section does have some damage and work that has changed the nature of the road making it seem like a...
Today was the day of the epic Vision Quest race. A total of 55.2 miles with 11,200′ of climbing from Black Star Canyon down the motorway then up Maple Springs ending at O’Neill Park. I was there to present the first of a series of four $50 awards in this case a gift certificate purchased...
From Deanna Craig’s sister these are some great shots of life in Ladd Canyon back in the 1940′s Deanna’s grandma Arline Brown, aunt Frances Brown and mom Susie Brown in Silverado Creek. Grandma Arline Brown, mom Susie Brown and unidentified friend in what I think is Ladd Canyon Grandma Arline Brown, aunt Frances Brown, mom...
This short film captures the essence of why we live here and why so many others come to visit. If this video doesn’t play then click here. Mountain Man from Jonathan Formica on Vimeo.
All photos by Mike Boeck Mike invited me to go with him and Jim as one of two groups doing an assessment of damage to roads in the Black Star Canyon area. We took the Edison road off Black Star Canyon Rd. The damage wasn’t too bad but the scenery was gorgeous.
(Posted for and all photos by Mike Boeck) On Saturday, March 5, about sixty volunteers from RICOH, including the company president, participated in an invasive plant removal program in OC Parks’ Limestone Canyon. As a lead land steward for the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, I supervised a group of about a dozen people who spent several...
I took a hike up Ladd Canyon with Carl up past his place and onto the Takahashi property. Lot’s of damage to the road so we had quite a steep hike to near the end. The ridge to the west looks like a great addition to the section we did for a complete loop. I’ll...
We need volunteer help at the Silverado Children’s Center. Here’s a list of projects we need done. Can you help? Deck handrail needs painting New sign repair siding of both buildings landscaping of driveway painting building and ramp fix concrete in preschool (front) yard fix the roof leakage problem with the school-age building replace/fix ceiling...
This gives you an idea of where the Green Vision Coalition is heading. The coalition is many non-governmental organization (NGOs) and us the SMRPD as the only government agency forging a powerful force to make Orange County a vision that other will want to copy in this era of sound environmental practices without detriment to...
Limestone Canyon Wilderness Area is manage by Irvine Ranch Conservancy who schedule access to the normally closed area. img_0571 img_0569 img_0568 img_0567 img_0566 img_0565 img_0564 img_0563 img_0562 img_0561 img_0560 img_0559 img_0557 img_0556 img_0555 img_0554 img_0553 img_0552 img_0551 img_0550 img_0549 img_0548 img_0547 img_0545 img_0544 img_0543 img_0542 img_0541 img_0540 img_0539 img_0538 img_0537 img_0536 img_0535 img_0533 img_0532 img_0531...
We saw tracks down in the lower Silverado Creek shown in the picture on the left. Even saw one set right along with deer tracks. I’ve been coming to the canyons for 30 years and lived in Silverado for 17. I’ve been up many of the trails and roads and never seen a mountain lion....
During the fires of 2007 fire crews cut a firebreak up the ridge just beyond the Maple Springs gate. It’s pretty steep but worth the effort. I’d hiked this line once before and made it to the top before turning around. I didn’t really want to go too far by myself. Mike Boeck and I...
From Canyon Land Conservation Fund The Silverado-Modjeska area consists of approximately 65 square miles of mountainous terrain on the eastern edge of Orange County, California. Silverado and Modjeska are the most heavily populated canyons, with homes also in Ladd, Black Star, Williams, Harding and Baker canyons. Geographically, socially and visually, Silverado-Modjeska is a unique island...
